When I received my Loot Crate four days ago, I knew I was in Tribble. I mean, err, trouble. Work has been on the crazy side lately, and with a little less than four days to write this blog entry, I didn't think I would make it before the month ended. Unfortunately, my worries were correct in the end, so I would like to apologize for the lateness in letting you all know what was inside my personally most anticipated Loot Crate.
Honestly, with my out-of-this-world workload, it felt like an early Christmas when I opened this box. Now, for those of you who haven't heard of Loot Crate, it is a monthly subscription box that caters towards "nerds" and "geeks". Each month, subscribers get a themed box of 6 to 8 items. What's interesting is that Loot Crate has different subscription programs. Here's a breakdown:
1 Month Plan - $19.37 USD / $29.95 CAD per month
3 Month Plan - $55.11 USD / $84.00 CAD per 3 months
6 Month Plan - $105.99 USD / $162.00 CAD per 6 months
SEPTEMBER - GALACTIC
When I saw the preview for the September box, I was ecstatic. The Enterprise? The Millennium Falcon? The Serenity?! Geez, were they trying to give me a heart attack? So much awesome. So little box space. What did I get in my Galactic Loot Crate?
- Loot Crate Mini Magazine ($2.00 CAD)
- Loot Crate Theme Pin ($0.75 CAD)
- Star Wars Magnet ($5.00 CAD)
- Han Solo in Carbonite Poster ($5.00 CAD)
- Limited Edition Mal Mystery Mini ($12.00 CAD)
- Firefly Replica Money ($5.00 CAD)
- Alien ReAction Figure ($15.00 CAD)
- Limited Edition Tribble Plush ($10.00 CAD)
- Halo Digital Comics ($10.00 CAD)
- Pop Rocks ($1.00)
- Savings Sheet
Custom Loot Crate Box
After August's Heroes box, I was expecting the custom Loot Crate box designs to stop for a long while. I was pleasantly surprised to discover I was wrong. I'm thoroughly impressed with the Loot Crate Gurus since they clearly know how to make nerds / geeks happy.
Loot Crate Mini Magazine
I have been a fan of the Loot Crate Mini Magazine since my first box. The September issue has some great articles and a pretty cool cover. I love how it's almost like Ripley's trying to put her mech hand on Darth Vader's waist. Cute.
Loot Crate Theme Pin
We once again got a pin that was printed at the right brightness. I'm a little sad that the Tribbles got cut off from the design, but at least we got Mal and R2-D2 in there!
Star Wars Magnet
I love this magnet! For those of you who aren't old enough to know, this is a crossover between Star Wars and Asteroids. I remember going to my friend's house when I was a kid to play Asteroids. Fun times... Now, I feel old! :p
Han Solo in Carbonite Poster
This. Is. So. Cool. That is all.
Limited Edition Mal Mystery Mini
I love how Loot Crate doesn't just partner with companies, they also get custom, limited edition items made. The regular Mal from Funko's Science Fiction Mystery Minis set carries a handgun. The custom figure Looters received is of Mal holding a shotgun. Shiny!
Firefly Replica Money
As if a limited edition Mal figure wasn't enough shiny for one box, Loot Crate added some cold, hard space cash...
Alien ReAction Figure
I've been eyeing the multitude of Funko ReAction figures at Silver Snail Comics and 401 Games for a while now, and the Alien figure has been at the top of my Most Wanted list. Leave it to Loot Crate to actually send me one! :D
Limited Edition Tribble Plush
Seriously, how much more awesome can this Loot Crate hold?! I've always wanted a Tribble plush, but they're always either sold out or overpriced. Now, I not only have a Tribble plush, but I also have one in a colour and in a box that only Looters get!
Halo Digital Comics
I read most of my comics on the Comixology app these days, so needless to say, I'm a fan of digital comics. Receiving 3 issues of the Halo comics series by Dark Horse is a very welcome surprise.
Pop Rocks
Loot Crate really knows how to win me over with food. I haven't had Pop Rocks since I was a kid. Yummy!
Savings Sheet
Although I won't be using any of the savings on the Savings Sheet, I still appreciate Loot Crate including them. It's nice to know they are trying to help nerds save some cash.
OVERVIEW
The Galactic Loot Crate is now my absolute favourite box since I started my subscription. I liked everything. EVERYTHING! Plus, I can't decide whether the Alien figure or the Tribble is my favourite item in this box. Maybe I'll eat some more Pop Rocks and sort it out afterwards. Om nom nom nom. Seriously, though, I'm impressed. Loot Crate is getting everything right. I sincerely hope they keep it up.
Halloween is around the corner, so it's not surprising that the October box's theme is going to be "Fear". I love all things Halloween, so I am super excited! If you're interested in learning more about Loot Crate, please check out their Web Site. If you would like to subscribe, you can get 10% off using the code FEAR
Thank you for checking out my blog. See you again real soon!
~ Mike
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